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I’ve got this rear hatch handle with no locking mech. My van has a cheap (looking, not by price) black handle currently fitted. Can I get a replacement mech for the OG one or would the mech out of the black one transfer over ok. That’s if it comes apart. Cheers

I seem to have mould on the left wheel arch in the engine bay. Why?

So I bought a new wiper relay from Heritage. And it’s not fitting my van. The old one in the picture is on the right. Also weirdly, I bought the relay as my wipers weren’t working but whilst messing around I noticed my high beam wasn’t working either. Replaced the old relay flicked my high...

Digging out the garage. I didn’t realise how many I had. All junk. Plus I’ve got the obvious one on the van and a brand new boxed one in the garage. It’s time to lob them all. The one on the right I think is original VW. Anyone else just keep parts for no reason? I’ve got loads of bits of...

Has anyone used Body and Soul in Cardiff. I’m hearing really good things but I’m trying to find out if they are value for money.

So my windscreen wipers just stopped. I suspect it is earth or loose connection. Where is the earth for the wipers situated please? The reason I think this is because the good lady was tidying buy rage fuze box. They were working before that.

I’ve been trying to get my steel wheels recurred. Either local companies only do alloys or the ones that would have done the wheels are out of business. Decided to have a go. So, I’ve gone from A to B and ended up with a clean steel wheel with rust. My question how to treat rust before...

How to bend an EMPI shifter. I know people will say buy a Gene berg or other make but I can’t afford that at the moment so stuck with the EMPI which to be fair has worked well. However it touches the handbrake handle. This has been picked up on MOT because to get it into first you need to let...

Got all my work done just need to get the steering wheel back on and secured. However the thread on the steering column is not looking good. Plus I reckon the thread on the nut may be damaged as well. Questions Should I cut off the top mm of thread? If I don’t cut the thread and buy a new...

So I bought a new ignition housing. Fitting everything back together using my old ignition switch which could be original as it’s metal the van starts but when I let go of the key the starter motor kicks back in. Put on the new switch. I only get dash lights. When I turn the key to start the...

Are the early bay stickers still for sale?

Long shot but does anyone know a mobile auto electrician south wales. I got hold of one guy locally but he didn’t seem interested and never got back to me. Asked the question on Facebook I’ve had people sending me electrical schematics and loads of advice but I’m not getting it. There is...

Help before I put a grinder on this. The steering wheel isn’t budging. Puller in place. C shaped steering wheel puller in place. Torque on. Percussion shock to side of wheel. Plastic disintegrating. O idea where to go now

Good day, I am after an ignition housing complete. I don’t know if they are year specific but I have a 72. I specifically need the piece that the ignition barrel and switch slot into. Cheers

So my ignition switch (I think) was playing up. Decided to buy a new one and fit it. Removed the old one to be greeted by god Now’s what. (See pic). I have no idea what is what. The new one also pictured looks nothing like this. It’s seems POs have butchered the loom. I have to options...

I’m looking for new seats. Mine are shot. Has anyone fitted the ones in the picture BB classic

Next year my daughter gets married at Gretna. I thought myself and the long haired general would go up in the van and spend a week or so going up the east coast then back down the west. Any recommendations for campsites and any good roads I should travel on. Never really been around...

Hi. I have a Dormobile. I would like to get my headliner renewed. Does anyone have recommendations I’m in Swansea so anywhere from Bristol to Carmarthen will work. Cheers

so I ive been trying to get a new lift channel and rubber fitted to the van drivers window. In principle it’s a simple task in reality it’s Uber frustrating. Any tips please.

I had to change my ignition barrel last year. Massive faff. It’s not been the same since. Barrel pops out now and again plus I have to turn the key in one go. Ignition switch is also probably on the way out. I’m thinking of a push button start with a cut off key somewhere. has anyone done this...